I'm Back! Where The Hell Have I Been?

Hey Alchemists!

Yeah, I know. It's been a minute. Or maybe more like several months.

You've probably been wondering where I disappeared to. Some of you even checked in (thanks for that, by the way). So let me give it to you straight - I've been dealing with some serious PAIN.

Not the metaphorical kind. The actual, physical, "damn-this-hurts-when-I-try-to-write" kind of pain. The kind that shoots through your neck when you're trying to put together a killer post for your subscribers.

At first I tried to tough it out. You know me - the guy who "just can't wait," always pushing forward. But this? This wasn't something I could rush through or power past.

The pain got so bad I finally broke down and got an MRI.

And guess what?

There was actually something wrong! Not just me being dramatic (though my family might tell you differently). Real structural issues that explained why sitting at my desk felt like torture.

You want to know the worst part? Being forced to SLOW DOWN. For someone who's built their entire identity around moving fast, this was a special kind of hell.

But here's where it gets interesting...

The doctor recommended an epidural shot. And folks, that thing is like MAGIC. Not the "fix everything forever" kind of magic, but the "I can actually sit at my keyboard for more than 5 minutes without wanting to scream" kind.

So here I am. Back in the game. Ready to dive into all the topics we explore here at Digital Alchemy Lab.

During this forced timeout, my mind hasn't stopped racing. I've got IDEAS. Big ones. And I can't wait to share them with you all.

What's coming next?

Real talk - I'm shifting gears a bit. I'm diving Deeper into AI and but the practical side of using it and digital tools. Not the overhyped BS everyone's pushing, but the REAL ways we can use these tools without letting them use US.

I'm talking about AI that actually makes your life better, digital tools that solve real problems, and how to navigate this tech explosion without losing your damn mind or humanity in the process.

Look, I'm not going to promise some rigid posting schedule that I might not keep. That's not how I roll, and you know it.

But I AM back, and I AM writing, and that's what matters.

For those of you who stuck around during the silence - THANK YOU. For real. Your support means everything.

Drop a comment and let me know what you've been up to while I've been nursing this pain in my neck. I've missed our conversations!

Let's get this show back on the road!

-Devon